Matthew Barhydt RA, LEED® AP

Matthew Barhydt is a Registered Architect and LEED Accredited Professional with more than 40 years of experience working on diverse project types, including new construction; historic preservation and rehabilitation; corporate and commercial interiors; high-end residential interiors; building envelope renovation and reconstruction; and primary, secondary and university facilities. In 2022, he left full-time architectural practice to pursue consulting opportunities and to devote more time to writing about architecture, art, and design— interests that originally led him to pursue a Master of Arts in Architectural and Design Criticism from Parsons/The New School while in his 30s. He has published articles in Progressive Architecture and Oculus. Mr. Barhydt also believes in the importance of “giving back” and is an active volunteer with Working in Support of Education (WISE), a nonprofit that provides specialized courses and resources for New York City public high schools. He has taught an annual seminar on Building Efficiency and Design, and has served as a judge and mentor for WISE’s Quality of Life Innovation program. Mr. Barhydt has also participated in the New School’s Alumni Mentoring Network.